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Garden Basics

Wisconsin Gardener Segments tagged as Garden Basics

Nationally known teacher and plantsman, Ed Hasselkus is Professor of Horticulture and Curator a the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Arboretum. His greatest contribution has been years of evaluating trees and shrubs so Wisconsinites grow only the best and healthiest.

John Gishnock of Broadhead's Applied Ecological Services explains how rain gardens decrease water run-off. He shows viewers how to create and maintain the native plant-populated gardens then create beauty in all four seasons.

We travel to Songsparrow Farm and Nursery in Avalon to see what's new and hot in trees and shrubs. Roy Klehm shares his new favorite woody plants for the garden. He emphasizes colorful foliage and a variegated redbud.

Shelley Ryan meets a rock gardener growing more than 25 varieties of clematis in all shapes and sizes. Venerable clematis, which often bears large purple flowers, is a plant that has long been valued by those looking for a showy, height-seeking garden dweller.